Azerbaijan, NATO strengthen dialogue on regional challenges

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held talks with Ambassador Kevin Hamilton, the NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Central Asia, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

The meeting was reported by Caliber.Az, citing a statement published by Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry on X.

"Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Ambassador Kevin Hamilton, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Partnerships, Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

The sides underscored the value of long-standing Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation, highlighting activities under the Partnership for Peace Program.

Discussions covered prospects for advancing partnership, including in energy security and protection of critical infrastructure.

The Minister briefed his counterpart on regional developments, including post-conflict normalisation with Armenia, ongoing reconstruction in liberated territories and efforts toward sustainable peace.

Views were also exchanged on global security challenges with emphasis on de-escalation in the Middle East, respect for international humanitarian law and protection of civilians," the post reads.

By Tamilla Hasanova